Carol Weesner, MD

Owner/Medical Director

Carol has been an emergency medicine physician for over 30 years and currently is still a practicing Emergency Physician. She has owned and managed two emergency medicine physician groups where she was responsible for operations, personnel, and education. She is active in the day-to-day operations, management, and ongoing development of Motion 4 Life Fitness.

She is an avid basketball fan and may have given Larry Bird a run for his money before a knee injury cut short her collegiate career at the University of Chicago (ok,….maybe that is a bit of a stretch with LB….). Her favorite literary character is Bernie Rhodenbarr and favorite leading men on television are Perry Mason and Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

Carol is most grateful in her life for having a wonderful family that is part of her everyday world.

Katrina “Kat” Archer

BS Exercise Science, CPT

Personal Trainer 

Katrina received her BS in Exercise Science from Ball State University. She has a background in Cardiac Rehabilitation and holds an Exercise is Medicine Credential through the American College of Sports Medicine. Katrina was a competitive gymnast and coached Club and High School gymnastics for 15 years. She has her Personal Training Certification through the American College of Sports Medicine.  

Katrina enjoys participating in running events and her fondest running memory is completing the Marine Corps Marathon as part of Team Run For Autism. In her spare time Katrina enjoys traveling with her husband. National Parks and ocean air are two of their favorite vacation destinations. Katrina loves when she can spend time with her three adult children and her granddaughter.

Karena Monson

Personal Trainer

Karena holds a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training through Concordia University Wisconsin and a Master in Applied Exercise Science through Concordia University Chicago. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. She holds additional certifications including Functional Aging Specialist from the Functional Aging Institute as well as Senior Fitness Specialist and Corrective Aging Specialist through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Karena is an avid sports fan. She enjoys watching all sports, but her favorites include basketball, football and baseball. Her favorite baseball team is the Chicago Cubs, Fly the W! Not only is she a sports fan, Karena was a member of the Carmel High School Basketball team for four years and a member of the Carmel High School Softball team for two years. She continued her basketball career in college, playing three years at a Division III school.

In her spare time, Karena enjoys camping, hiking and rock climbing. She also has a passion for working with and training dogs. Her next dog-training adventure is training a dog to become a service animal.

Tasha Lane, CPT RDN

BS Exercise Science, MS Dietetics, NASM-CPT, Certified Tai-Chi Instructor

Registered Dietitian/ Personal Trainer

Tasha carries dual degrees with a B.S. in Exercise Science from Indiana University of Kokomo and a B.S. in Dietetics from Ball State. She is currently completing her Master’s Degree in Dietetics at Ball State and is a Registered Dietitian. She is also a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer.

Tasha’s personal journey with obesity and weight loss fuels her ambition to help others. She utilizes a whole body approach to health and wellness with nutrition and physical activity, focusing on functional movement. She is also currently working on her Corrective Movement certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and also is a certified Tai Chi instructor.

She is a mom of two adult human children and two furbaby children, as well as a grandmother to three grandsons who are all under the age of 3.

Yeta Sichinga

BS Exercise Science

Personal Trainer

Yeta graduated from Ball State University in the School of Kinesiology specializing in Exercise Science.  He began his personal fitness journey in high school and has been going strong as an active exerciser ever since.  His passion for exercise led to him pursuing personal training. He is a NASM (National Association of Sports Medicine) personal trainer.

 Yeta was born in South Bend, Indiana and raised in Noblesville and Fishers. Yeta’s family is from Zambia.  When he was 15 years old, he moved to Zambia and stayed with his family for two years.  He returned to the states to live with his best friend’s family.  He now has two families whom he cherishes.  

 Yeta loves to watch movies, read books and listen to music, along with spending time with his girlfriend Gracen.  Yeta always has a smile to share with others.

Julian Walker

BS Exercise Science

Personal Trainer

Julian received his BS in Exercise Science from St. Joseph’s college in Rensselaer,
Indiana. As a personal trainer he has worked with both young people and older
adults. His experience as a trainer and an athlete has given him a deep
understanding of how to meet the needs of individuals at various levels of expertise
and medical conditions with an emphasis on technique, listening and motivation.
He brings a listening ear and quiet confidence to his training and takes pride in
seeing the betterment of his trainees.
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Julian began his football career at Southport High School continuing on to St.
Joseph’s College, where he holds four school records. In 2023, he was inducted into
the school’s Football Hall of Fame. His football career has continued post college
both as a high school football coach and as a professional arena football player.
He likes to spend time with his family in addition to playing football and watching
sports

 

Melissa Maxwell, PT, CMT, CBFL Teacher

Massage Therapist

Melissa has been a Physical Therapist for over 30 years and is our excellent Massage Therapist. In addition to her massage therapy, she practices pediatric physical therapy through the First Steps early intervention program. She has developed a life-span approach to health and wellness that includes massage techniques for all ages.

She is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys many activities both indoors and outdoors for movement including judo, racquetball, tennis, bicycling and hiking.

Melissa is a native Hoosier from the southwest corner of the state, calling both Evansville and Indianapolis home and enjoys being a sandwich generation daughter, mom and grandmother.

Lisa Naughton

E-RYT 200

Yoga Instructor

Lisa is an experienced yoga practitioner with a deep-rooted passion for the ancient practice. For the past two decades, she has dedicated herself to exploring the transformative power of yoga and integrating its teachings into her life. Lisa’s journey began as a personal exploration of self-discovery and self-care, but it quickly evolved into a lifelong commitment and a path she felt compelled to share with others.

 Inspired by her own transformation and eagerness to spread the benefits of yoga to others, Lisa embarked on a teaching journey six years ago. Since then, she has touched the lives of many students, guiding them on their own yoga journeys. Her teaching style is characterized by warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for each individual’s unique needs and limitations.

 Lisa’s classes are a harmonious blend of physical asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation, carefully designed to create a holistic and balanced experience. Her sequencing is creative and thoughtful, allowing students to explore their bodies, release tension, and discover new possibilities within themselves. Lisa fosters a non-judgmental and inclusive environment where students of all levels feel welcomed and supported.

 

Valerie Weesner, PhD

Staff Psychologist

Valerie is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She did her internship at the Worcester Youth Guidance Center in Worcester, Massachusetts with a focus on child and family therapy. She has been in practice in Indianapolis since 1993 and has worked with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings including in private practice. Valerie joined the IU Health Charis Center for Eating Disorders in 2009 and became the clinical director in 2012. She is an artist and enjoys painting, and makes the world’s best brownies and spaghetti sauce.

Tom Weesner

President

Tom brings a diverse background of experience including corporate strategic marketing/planning, sales, consulting, facility management, and construction. His experience with large Fortune 100 companies and the demands of running his own business give him a unique perspective on business operations.

He is a master at problem solving, the development of streamlined procedures/systems, outcome optimization, customer service strategies, and risk management. He is a firm believer of continuous quality improvement and fostering a creative, collaborative work environment.

Tom is a graduate of Miami University (Ohio), enjoys reading, and can hit a softball a county mile. His passion is working with youth and developing their gifts and talents. He has published a book written by Leaders In Action, a youth program he started in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood near Broadway Methodist Church. The Untitled Book: Different Opinions of Different Minds presents the raw, open and candid thoughts and feelings of the group’s members. The book was used in several universities as a text to help college students better understand inner-city youth.